Diagnostic Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Pickup and 2004 Dodge Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to VERIFICATION TESTS for appropriate verification test procedures.

Check for any related TSBs before continuing.
Ignition on, engine not running.

With the DRBIII®, read DTCs and record the related Freeze Frame data.

Is the Good Trip Counter displayed and equal to zero?
1. Yes --> Go To 2
2. No --> Refer to the SYMPTOM: INTERMITTENT CONDITION Symptom (Diagnostic Procedure).
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
Turn the ignition off.
Disconnect the NVLD electrical harness connector.

Measure the resistance of the NVLD Solenoid coil.

Is the resistance between 7.5 to 8.5 ohms?
1. Yes --> Go To 3
2. No --> Replace the NVLD Assembly.
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
Disconnect the PCM harness connectors.
Measure the resistance between ground and the (K106) NVLD Sol Control circuit at the NVLD electrical harness connector.

Is the resistance below 100 ohms?
1. Yes --> Repair the short to ground in the (K106) NVLD Sol Control circuit.
  Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .
2. No --> Go To 4

NOTE: Before continuing, check the PCM harness connector terminals for corrosion, damage, or terminal push out. Repair as necessary.

Using the schematics as a guide, inspect the wire harness and connectors. Pay particular attention to all Power and Ground circuits.
If there are no possible causes remaining, view repair.
1. Repair
  1. Replace and program the Powertrain Control Module per Service Information.
  2. Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST VER - 5 .